BOURBON COUNTY PRESCHOOL HEADSTART

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Bourbon County school district, located in Paris, KY with about 248 students. With about 9 teachers, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart, located on Bethlehem Road in Paris, Kentucky, is a federally funded early childhood education program dedicated to fostering school readiness for children from low-income families. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the program focuses on developing essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Its primary mission is to ensure that children from birth to age five are developmentally prepared for the transition into kindergarten, emphasizing both academic basics and healthy personal growth.

In addition to classroom instruction, the school provides a holistic support system that extends to the entire family. This includes access to vital health, nutritional, and social services, often coordinating with community partners to address specific household needs. By engaging parents in their child's educational journey and providing a structured, supportive learning environment, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart aims to break cycles of poverty and set a strong foundation for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Bourbon County Preschool Headstart at (859) 987-2183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.